Waterfall Hero Hikes: Hooker Falls (DuPont)

Hooker Falls is a 15-foot waterfall on Little River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in DuPont State Forest.

Hike Length: 0.8 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: DuPont State Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Must be leashed
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Very High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.20318,-82.61912
Waterfall GPS: 35.20190,-82.62335

Directions:

From Brevard, head east on US-64 for about 4 miles and turn right on Crab Creek Road. Drive 4.3 miles and turn right on DuPont Road, which changes to Staton Road. Go 3.1 miles and turn right into the large parking area for Hooker Falls Access.

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Hike Description:

The old trail that followed the river is now closed. Hooker Falls Trail picks up from the northwest end of the parking area and passes by Moore-Hooker Cemetery after a quarter-mile. The trail then descends down to the river near the base of the waterfall.

The pool at the base makes a good swimhole in the summer months. You can walk up to the waterfall to get a close up view but don't attempt to climb the waterfall.